Pretty good to me!

Rating: 10/10 (29 May 2006)

I think too many of us read so much into a movie or forget the audience and passions of the time. Yes this was an American propaganda movie--we need more of that today! There are only a few two hour-plus movies I can tolerate and this is one of them. And for those that feel there are too many stars in this film, that is the reason its easy and fun to follow for three hours. It reminds me in that way of Tombstone--each star brought his own personality to the party--thus making it fun to watch. I actually commend the producers /directors ability to bring all these guys together--and I'm sure the stars had fun doing it also.
It lacked the blood and gore of Saving Private Ryan but then again look at the original audience and era. Does a movie have to have gore and sex to be accepted today as good?
I cant say what is a favorite part but I uniquely enjoyed the look of jubilation on the French farmers face when the fleet began bombing the shore. Here comes the calvary---thats what America's all about!